Defenders of the Fleur-de-lis (Knights Errant)

The personification of purity and devotion, striving to become the most honourable Knights of the Realm.

All noble sons of the realm are committed to the path of Knighthood from the moment they are born. Though birth into nobility guarantees his place, a young noble is not honoured until he has proven his worth. Some earn status through faithful service to their Lords, others through powerful connections and family ties, but the most glorious and only true way for a young Knight to fulfil his calling is to test himself against the foe on the field of battle. Eager to prove his skill, and thus attain status and renown, a Knight Errant is bold and enthusiastic to the point of recklessness - a trait that common folk idolise and admire. On the battlefield he is impetuous, eager to earn fame and honour in the thick of the fight. He charges boldly into the fray, heedless of danger and desiring glory, even if it means his own death. Older, more experienced Knights rarely discourage this, as it is both a way of pruning the ranks and a suitable outlet for the enthusiasm of youth. None would deny a young Knight his destiny - those whose skill and bravery are proven will go on to become Knights of the Realm.

Unit Name

Defenders of the Fleur-de-lis (Knights Errant)

Main Unit Key

wh_pro04_brt_cav_knights_errant_ror_0

Land Unit Key

wh_pro04_brt_cav_knights_errant_ror_0

Naval Unit Key

wh_main_shp_transport

Land Unit Group

Shock Cavalry

Naval Unit Group

Shock Cavalry

Soldiers

60

Caste

Melee Cavalry

Category

Cavalry

Class

Shock Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost

850

Recruitment Cost

850

Upkeep Cost

212

Melee Attack

32

Weapon Strength (Weapon Damage)

30

├ Melee Weapon

wh_dlc07_brt_lance_errant

├ Melee Damage Base

21

├ Melee Damage Ap

9

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs Cavalry

0

├ Bonus vs Elephants

0

└ Bonus vs Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

50

Melee Defence

36

├ Base Defence

36

├ Shield

wh_missile_block_55_wood

└ Shield Defence

0

Armour

135

├ Armour

wh2_main_plate_80

├ Armour Defence

80

└ Shield Armour

55

Health

100

├ Man Entity

wh_main_cavalry_rider_standard_blood

├ Man Speed

33

├ Man Health

8

├ Bonus Hit Points

84

├ Mount

wh_main_brt_mnt_warhorse_barded_faction_colours

├ Mount Entity

wh_main_brt_cavalry_barded_blood

├ Mount Speed

75

└ Mount Health

8

Leadership (Base Morale)

70

Abilities

LanceForming a wedge before the charge enables mounted Knights to smash through enemy lines, causing great disarray among their ranks.

FrenzySome warriors care not for their own personal safety and so work themselves into a whirlwind of destruction and mindless violence!

Attributes

Hide (forest)This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Armoured & ShieldedArmoured units can block damage from any source apart from Shields have a chance of blocking arrows, bolts, rifle shots and similar small arms fire - but only in a forward facing arc.

FrenzyUnits with leadership is high.

Anti-InfantryAnti-infantry units have an advantage against targets that are smaller than a horse. This advantage can be a damage bonus against small targets, superior weight used to smash through lighter enemies, or an explosive attack from range that effects a large area.